Miley had changed into a short-sleeved white crewneck shirt and a pair of jeans that accentuated her shapely legginess. Her hair was bunched up with both hands before it was secured with a hairband.
With her brows perked up and a sprightliness about her, she was in a much livelier mood today compared to yesterday.
Tina then quickly bowed her head. "Good morning, Miss Miley."
"Mm, good morning to you as well." After she had done up her ponytail, Miley went over to the dining room, pulled out a chair, and settled herself down chirpily. "What do we have for breakfast?"
"We have your favourites, oat milk and soy milk, and also some bagels."
"In that case, I'd like to have the oat milk, please."
'She is becoming more like her husband! King of mood swings' Tina thought inside.
In hospital...
Cassidy removed her oxygen mask and she could also finally eat some soft food.
Miley had Tina prepare some nutritious food to bring to the hospital.
With a pleasant smile on her face, Tina brought her meal into the hospital room and said to Cassidy. "I made you some beef and vegetable soup, together with a couple of side dishes."
Cassidy said, "I've been craving beef and vegetable soup! Thank you, Tina, you've read my mind. I'm sure I'll have put on a few pounds when I leave the hospital. While others lose weight in the hospital, I'll be the only one gaining."
"A few pounds wouldn't hurt you. It's good to look a little plumper, and you'd look healthier too," Miley said as she scooped a bowl of soup for her.
Like a kind parent, Tina watched them. She then smiled and said, "Miss Miley, I'll leave you to chat with Miss Cassidy. I'll head back first."
Cassidy and Miley waved goodbye to her.
Cassidy munched happily on the beef and asked, "My friend, What made you so distressed?"
Miley merely smiled and said, "Dexter is so weird; no one can stand him."
Sighing softly, Cassidy exclaimed, "I never imagined that one day I will hear those words from your mouth!"
She frowned very deeply and said, "That's why I am saying I can't understand myself. I felt so stupid."
"Because he was there for you. When Aunty and Uncle passed away, he was there for you and took care of you. His affection was just a brother's love." Cassidy explained.
After a short pause, Miley said, "He was there for me! He does not hate me."
"No. He cares about you but like a brother." Cassidy replied.
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Meanwhile, at NEXT Group, Dexter, who had been in a two-hour meeting, rubbed his temples, feeling tired. Just as he returned to the director's office and sat down, the door was pushed open.
Olivia stormed into the office with her heels clicking loudly on the floor.
She bent over slightly and tapped her fingers on the table as she frowned, exuding an intimidating aura. "Dex, I want you to divorce Miley right now! She doesn't know her place at all. How dare she treat Helena like that."
Taking out a cigarette from the cigarette box, Dexter placed it between his lips.
"Olivia! Let's talk later. Leave!" He ordered.
He took a puff of his cigarette and added, "Miley is your sister-in-law. If you disrespect her, then you're disrespecting me, too."
Olivia slammed her palms on the table. "Dex, I know there is still a place of Helena inside you. Moreover, Miley wants a divorce..."
"Leave!" Dexter snapped. "Don't let me say twice!" He added.
"Dex! Please! Don't make yourself regret." Olivia said. As she walked toward the door in her high heels, she turned around and gave him one last look.
After Olivia slammed the door shut and left, Dexter, gaze turned grim.
He threw his cigarette into the ashtray and demanded Peter enter his office using the internal line. "Did she join the company today?"
"Good morning," greeted Miley while smiling at her colleagues before settling behind her work desk.
What was a noisy department just a few minutes ago suddenly turned dead silent.
Miley noticed the awkwardness in the air and lifted her head to smile at her colleagues once again. "I wasn't feeling well. That's why I was away for quite a while. I appreciate that you guys covered for me, so I ordered some coffee and snacks as a thank you."
As soon as Miley finished her sentence, a delivery person carrying several bags entered the office. "Is there a Miley Hudson here? I have your order."
After taking the cups of coffee from the delivery person, Miley handed them to her colleagues.
As she did so, she even teasingly asked them if they could not recognize her due to her recent weight loss. This snapped them out of their daze as they laughed, accepting her generosity.
Suddenly, the entire office was lively again.
After taking a few sips of her coffee, Miley set it aside and threw herself into her work.